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Sumit1 · 20 August 2019, 11:52 AM

I wanted to change my bracelet to a nato strap - googled what tool to use.

Used this and it worked perfectly.

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watchmework · 20 August 2019, 11:58 AM

Interesting choice...as long as it works then that's cool I suppose.

I would pick the Bergen 7825 though.

Sumit1 · 20 August 2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

Interesting choice...as long as it works then that's cool I suppose.

I would pick the Bergen 7825 though.

Well mine is $197.95 cheaper

. You just need a ateady hand

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watchmework · 20 August 2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sumit1

Well mine is $197.95 cheaper

. You just need a ateady hand

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I would be concerned with the fine point of the bobby pin and would imagine the pin isn't very stable. If you're spending 8-12k on a watch, I'm good with paying the $150 for the right tool so I don't butcher the watch case.

brandrea · 20 August 2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

I would be concerned with the fine point of the bobby pin and would imagine the pin isn't very stable. If you're spending 8-12k on a watch, I'm good with paying the $150 for the right tool so I don't butcher the watch case.

Amen to that brother

kieselguhr · 20 August 2019, 12:10 PM

For lughole watches? I used this...

I tried it on modern Rolex/Tudor and it didn’t work out too well

AOW

JR16 · 20 August 2019, 12:12 PM

Yikes , would never take a safety pin near a watch. That’s just asking for trouble. If the 7825 is too expensive for you (though with multiple Rolex watches I think it’s worth the $198), then would spring $18 for the 6767F

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Sumit1 · 20 August 2019, 12:27 PM

Just curious - what can a safety pin do to the watch underside as a worst case scenario that some fellow members are afraid of?

Getting butchered - how??

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Crazy Lugs · 20 August 2019, 01:09 PM

Dumb.

weaseldriver · 20 August 2019, 01:10 PM

I give $20 to the jewelry repair guy in the mall. He wears an 80s model Rolex and loves to talk about them. He never charges me and I always give him 20 bucks. If I want to change bracelets when they’re not open, I think about something else until they’re open.

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pkincy · 20 August 2019, 01:30 PM

Mall? I haven't been to a Mall in over 10 years. I thought they had torn all of them down.

I use a 7825 I got on Amazon at $170. All is see are the $198 prices available now. However it is a perfect tool and if you have even one good watch why scratch it up?

Boaters · 20 August 2019, 05:29 PM

7825 Bergeon is what you want the other tool is best for diapers.

Jamie1111 · 20 August 2019, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sumit1

Just curious - what can a safety pin do to the watch underside as a worst case scenario that some fellow members are afraid of?

Getting butchered - how??

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Sublovin · 20 August 2019, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

If you're spending 8-12k on a watch, I'm good with paying the $150 for the right tool so I don't butcher the watch case.

Yep!

REFZ · 20 August 2019, 09:01 PM

You don't need to spend $150 on a Bergeon 7825 tool, as you can buy a 7825 clone tweezers on Aliexpress for around $25.

Andad · 20 August 2019, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pkincy

Mall? I haven't been to a Mall in over 10 years. I thought they had torn all of them down.

I use a 7825 I got on Amazon at $170. All is see are the $198 prices available now. However it is a perfect tool and if you have even one good watch why scratch it up?

Wouldn’t your mum let you stand in the trolley?

Rolexoman · 20 August 2019, 09:42 PM

My son gifted me the Bergeon tweezers and they work very well on a steel bracelet but not so well on a tight fitting leather strap

samson66 · 20 August 2019, 09:58 PM

Toothpick - doesn't scratch....

Sumit1 · 20 August 2019, 10:28 PM

This post was made on a slightly lighter vein - the safety pin did a pretty fine job actually

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What i was really surprised were the harsh reactions of what the outcome might be - “butchering”

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For a watch whose earlier model could withstand being to the Mt. Everest and back in shape - that the touch of a safety pin could lead to the watch getting butchered.

Guess some folks need to lighten up, if they can’t handle a simple safety pin or even balk at other people doing so - they need some work on their hand even co-ordination skills.

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sillo · 20 August 2019, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

For lughole watches? I used this...

I tried it on modern Rolex/Tudor and it didn’t work out too well

AOW

another reason why I love lug holes.

Vipes · 20 August 2019, 11:02 PM

Hey if it works for you then all good. One small slip and that sharp point is going to put a good scratch on the watch.

zewill · 21 August 2019, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by REFZ

You don't need to spend $150 on a Bergeon 7825 tool, as you can buy a 7825 clone tweezers on Aliexpress for around $25.

I heard the cheap ones work fine first time or so then break after a few uses...
I'd be OK paying 7825 Bergeon or Horotec (cheaper version but still great quality).

220e · 21 August 2019, 02:18 AM

Interesting

Dr. Robert · 21 August 2019, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by weaseldriver

I give $20 to the jewelry repair guy in the mall. He wears an 80s model Rolex and loves to talk about them. He never charges me and I always give him 20 bucks. If I want to change bracelets when they’re not open, I think about something else until they’re open.

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You are a good man! I do the same, people have to make a living!

20 August 2019, 11:52 AM	#1
Sumit1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Princeton NJ Posts: 106	Most handy tool for bracelet changing I wanted to change my bracelet to a nato strap - googled what tool to use. Used this and it worked perfectly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2019, 12:12 PM	#7
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	Most handy tool for bracelet changing Yikes , would never take a safety pin near a watch. That’s just asking for trouble. If the 7825 is too expensive for you (though with multiple Rolex watches I think it’s worth the $198), then would spring $18 for the 6767F Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 August 2019, 01:10 PM	#10
weaseldriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: WA & AZ Posts: 53	Most handy tool for bracelet changing I give $20 to the jewelry repair guy in the mall. He wears an 80s model Rolex and loves to talk about them. He never charges me and I always give him 20 bucks. If I want to change bracelets when they’re not open, I think about something else until they’re open. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2019, 09:01 PM	#15
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	You don't need to spend $150 on a Bergeon 7825 tool, as you can buy a 7825 clone tweezers on Aliexpress for around $25. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

20 August 2019, 09:42 PM	#17
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20 August 2019, 11:58 AM	#2
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Interesting choice...as long as it works then that's cool I suppose. I would pick the Bergen 7825 though.

20 August 2019, 12:10 PM	#6
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	For lughole watches? I used this... I tried it on modern Rolex/Tudor and it didn’t work out too well AOW

20 August 2019, 12:27 PM	#8
Sumit1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Princeton NJ Posts: 106	Just curious - what can a safety pin do to the watch underside as a worst case scenario that some fellow members are afraid of? Getting butchered - how?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2019, 01:09 PM	#9
Crazy Lugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 855	Dumb.

20 August 2019, 01:30 PM	#11
pkincy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 525	Mall? I haven't been to a Mall in over 10 years. I thought they had torn all of them down. I use a 7825 I got on Amazon at $170. All is see are the $198 prices available now. However it is a perfect tool and if you have even one good watch why scratch it up?

20 August 2019, 05:29 PM	#12
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	7825 Bergeon is what you want the other tool is best for diapers.

20 August 2019, 09:58 PM	#18
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	Toothpick - doesn't scratch....

20 August 2019, 10:28 PM	#19
Sumit1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Princeton NJ Posts: 106	This post was made on a slightly lighter vein - the safety pin did a pretty fine job actually . What i was really surprised were the harsh reactions of what the outcome might be - “butchering”. For a watch whose earlier model could withstand being to the Mt. Everest and back in shape - that the touch of a safety pin could lead to the watch getting butchered. Guess some folks need to lighten up, if they can’t handle a simple safety pin or even balk at other people doing so - they need some work on their hand even co-ordination skills. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2019, 11:02 PM	#21
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	Hey if it works for you then all good. One small slip and that sharp point is going to put a good scratch on the watch.

21 August 2019, 02:18 AM	#23
220e "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK Yorkshire Posts: 29	Interesting

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